Monument record 1888 - TRAIGH VARLISH, VATERSAY
Summary
Probable kelp kiln
Location
| Grid reference | NL 61800 97120 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NL69NW |
| Island | Vatersay |
| Parish | BARRA, Western Isles |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
NL69NW 107 6180 9712
VN45: Cist-like structure, 1m wide, at least 1.7m and probably over 4m long, formed of small stone blocks set on edge. It seems likely to be a kelp oven, particularly in view of it's location by a sea-weed rich bay.
NMRS MS/595/11
VN45 (NL618971) Cist-like structure, 1m wide, at least 1.7m and probably over 4m long, formed of small stone blocks set on edge. It seems likely to be a kelp oven, particularly in view of it's location by a sea-weed rich bay.
Brannigan and Foster 2000, 43
Keith Branigan & Patrick Foster, 2000, From Barra to Berneray: Archaeological Survey and Excavation in the Southern Isles ... (Bibliographic reference). SWE41033.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SWE41033 Bibliographic reference: Keith Branigan & Patrick Foster. 2000. From Barra to Berneray: Archaeological Survey and Excavation in the Southern Isles .... SEARCH vol 5.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jul 28 2005 2:24PM
